WHAT HAPPENS TO “GIFTS” WHEN DIVORCED

WHAT HAPPENS TO “GIFTS” WHEN DIVORCED According to the Black Law’s dictionary, a gift is a voluntary transfer of personal property without consideration. Generally, gifts from a third party or property acquired by either party by inheritance are not...

SHOULD ADULTERY ALONE BE A GROUND OF DIVORCE

SHOULD ADULTERY ALONE BE A GROUND OF DIVORCE In Canada, Section 8(1) of the Divorce Act sets the ground of divorce as living separate and apart for adultery and cruelty for one year. However, for one to bring a divorce, he/she must be ordinary residents in that...

DOES SPOUSAL SUPPORT CONTINUE AFTER REMARRIAGE?

DOES SPOUSAL SUPPORT CONTINUE AFTER REMARRIAGE? Spousal support continues after remarriage in some circumstances, whereas, in others, it may be terminated. The general rule is that remarriage or re-partnering does not necessarily mean the termination of spousal...